It Happened One Night (1934)
A spoiled heiress running away from her family is helped by a man who is actually a reporter in need of a story.
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Peter Warne -
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King Westley -
Danker -
Zeke -
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Joe Gordon
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Director:
Frank CapraWriters:
Robert Riskin (screen play), Samuel Hopkins Adams (based on the short story by)All Cast & Crew
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Although Claudette Colbert and Frank Capra had a slightly cantankerous relationship during the making of the film, she nevertheless appreciated his efforts and thanked him at the Academy Awards when she won the Oscar for Best Actress.
Quotes
Alexander Andrews:
Who is he?
Ellie Andrews:
I don't know very much about him, except that I love him.
Alexander Andrews:
Well, if it's as serious as all that, we'll move Heaven and Earth to...
Ellie Andrews:
No, it's no use! He despises me.
Alexander Andrews:
Oh, come now.
Ellie Andrews:
Yes, he does! He despises everything about me. He says that I'm ...
Goofs
When Warne is chasing Ellen Andrews' convoy after she's been picked up "outside Philadelphia," a road sign is visible reading "California U.S. 101."
Soundtracks
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf(uncredited)
Written by Frank Churchill and Ann Ronell
Sung a cappella by Clark Gable
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
22 February 1934Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Santa Anita Ave in Arcadia, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$325,000 (estimated)
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